Abstract
This issue of Workplace Health & Safety contains a Continuing Nursing Education Module on “Promoting Adult Pertussis Vaccination in the Workplace” 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education credit will be awarded by AAOHN upon successful completion of the posttest and evaluation.
A certificate will be awarded when the following requirements are met by the participant: (1) Participant logs on to the AAOHN LMS website at www.aaohn.org/education/online-learning-center and enrolls in the course ($10 members; $15 non-members); (2) The completed posttest and course evaluation are entered online at at http://www.aaohn.org by June 2018; (3) A score of 75% (6 correct answers) is achieved by the participant.
Upon completion of this lesson, the occupational health nurse will be able to:
Discuss a state program designed to improve vaccination rates among adults, and how it can be applied to other settings
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is additionally approved as a CNE provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (#CEP9283).
Contact hours received for successful completion of the posttest and evaluation may be used for relicensure, certification, and re-certification.
A virus A bacterium A fungus Smoking
A distinctive cough that can last for 3 months A barking cough that lasts 7-10 days Rhinitis Fever
Utah Health Department Family practice offices AAOHN Pharmaceutical manufacturers
Insurance companies were billed for employees with health insurance. Pertussis vaccines were discounted for employees without health insurance. Employers paid for vaccines provided to employees. Mobile clinics were scheduled in collaboration with the state health department.
The immunization of over 4,000 adults Achieving herd immunity in the county Significant decrease in pertussis cases in the county 92% participation of the invited companies
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Can use education presentation templates from the web Must develop original education presentations Do not need to provide education if the audience works in healthcare Can find Powerpoint presentations, but must develop posters themselves
Offer it to employees on their anniversary date Offer it to employees on their birthdays Offer it to employees in conjunction with their performance reviews Offer it to employees when flu shots are offered